User:Pedant/Autonomous Helicopter

Information Gathering Achieved by Unmanned Helicopter Flying Out of Sight
The Yamaha RMAX Autonomous Helicopter flies in accordance with a flight plan that has been programmed in the YACS (Yamaha Attitude Control System) and the RTK-DGPS (real-time kinematic differential GPS) system. Thus, an operator can fly the RMAX to far places beyond the line of sight, and control its position by making intricate movements in a precise manner. The GPS enables the operator to monitor the flying speed and ensure that the RMAX flies precisely at the controlled speed. The RMAX can accommodate a still camera or video camera for observation purposes, or a compact camera for navigation purposes onboard. Thus, the operator will be able to obtain information on a real-time basis. (The images captured by a camera can be transmitted, so that they can be monitored simultaneously onland.)

Applications

 * 1) Aerial Photography - aerial survey and inspection of real estate properties, landmarks, etc. 	   	#Homeland Defense – port and border patrol
 * 2) Law Enforcement - aerial surveillance, support of SWAT activities
 * 3) Delivery in Remote Areas - delivery of goods to remote locations
 * 4) Search and Rescue - grid search over land and water for survivors
 * 5) Television - traffic monitoring, news event coverage
 * 6) Agriculture - aerial survey of farmlands with infrared cameras to analyze crop data
 * 7) Utility Companies - aerial platform for power line inspection
 * 8) Military Operations – Convoy escort, mine detection, urban combat
 * 9) Movie Companies - location development, aerial shots, stunt imagery